1999 AC Cobra vs. 1963 Simca 1000
To start off, 1999 AC Cobra is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Cobra (222 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1963 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1963 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 AC Cobra weights approximately 295 kg more than 1963 Simca 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 AC Cobra (522 Nm) has 449 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Simca 1000. (73 Nm). This means 1999 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Cobra | 1963 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | AC | Simca |
| Model | Cobra | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 943 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 36 L |
